287 pages : 24 cm

Analyses encounters in Canada and the United States between people and two species of bears - the grizzly or brown bear Ursus arctos, and the black bear Ursus americanus. Describes encounters, what to do if they happen, and how to mimimize the chance of their happening. Also includes chapters on bears, their characteristics, what they eat, how they behave, etc. and safety precautions that can be taken

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-280) and index

Grizzly bear attacks -- Sudden encounters with grizzlies -- Provoked attacks -- The dangers of garbage and habituation -- Other attacks -- Aggression without injury -- The tolerant black bear -- The predaceous black bear -- Avoiding encounters -- Characteristics of bears -- The evolution of bears -- Bear foods and location -- Signs of bear activity -- Learning and instinct -- Aggression and submission -- Bears and people in rural and remote areas -- Bear management

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